Is it legal?? Just curious. I know truckers can but I'm thinking we may be an exception. Why I ask is because when we plan our trip (Batesville IN. to Boone IA.) we may want to do it in two stages but don't really want to find a campground. What would you suggest? Chaz

In my experience it varies by state. Some let you stay up to 8 hours, others 6, even saw one that restricted it to 2 hours. If they have limits it will say so on the signs posted around the parking areas.

Depends upon the state. We have done it several times. We have stayed in a rest stop in WV and IN. SD rest stops are overnight friendly. We have stayed in more truck stops than rest stops as they are easier and safer. We just try and stay out of the real busy truck stops so the truckers have some where to stay. It is easier the further west you go to find a free place to stay. We typically never pay to stay over night on our trips out west. Go to Camping World and pick up a book titled "Free and low cost campgrounds of the west". This is an invaluable guide for finding cheap and free places to stay the night. You shouldn't need to pay for an overnight stop with the right planning and resources. Are you going through MN at all?

Chaz we it do all the time some states have specials locations at the rest area for RVs. I have been told more than once that the limit signs were placed to keep folks from setting up camp.We have never even had a problem in CA in the rest areas spending the night your tax dollars, help build them and they are for tired and weary travers

Don't overlook the fact that many Wal-Marts allow overnight stays. I have used this resource on many occasions. Many of them are so close to the main highways that it is easy to get to them. I have used this website on many occasions to help me plan overnight stops:

It looks most likely your route will be I-70, to I-74 through Indiana and Illinois.

At Bloomington, Il there are a number of truck stops that will welcome you.

If you want to drive farther, head on west to Walcott, Ia on I-80.

At Walcott are a number of truck stops and other places to park. One that may interest you is the "Iowa 80" TA truck stop. Lot's and lots of antique cars trucks and machinery along with a chrome store, parts store and tourist stuff. You'll be really glad you stopped there.

Bloomington is about 240 milesExit 160, I-74 and I-55

Walcott is about 390 milesExit 284 on I-80 and Boone, your destination is about 600.

Stay out of the way of the trucks. Park centred in the spots, squared up and neat, don't block the spot next to you with sloppy parking, don't get dragged with a trailer. Seen too many campers park too far forward, inviting a rub by a 53 footer.

most of the time it is a non issue, even if posted. if questioned state that you were tired and needed a rest, which is the purpose of the facility.

besides rest stops:

Wallmarts in most areasCracker Barrels...roll in after closing and join them for breakfast. Cracker Barrells all have RV parking and are withing sight of the exitTruckstops ( some now require fuel purchases)Flying J's all invite overnight parking I think now days you can go anywhere in the country and be able to stay at Flying J's Theya re clean, generally have the lowest exit proximity fuel prices, They have Wi Fi, Well Lit RV Areas away from truckers so it's more quite, Most have dump facilities

I have owned a Myself for more than 8 years now and have never stayed in a campground

It's been my (non-scientific) observation that the rest areas approaching a city seem to have the most trucks. My guess is that they got near the city early and are waiting for their delivery stops to open.

It's been my (non-scientific) observation that the rest areas approaching a city seem to have the most trucks. My guess is that they got near the city early and are waiting for their delivery stops to open.

And our equally non-scientific observation has been that truck stops tend to cluster. You'll a bunch of them close together and then go a long way looking for the next one. When you find the next one though there will be a bunch of them again. Wally Marts on the other hand tend to be spread out evenly along the route and usually are relatively easy access on the outskirts of a community.

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